By: Norma Loya
Nearly two weeks have already passed in the New Year, so it’s time to wonder…how many people have kept up with their New Year’s resolution? Often times the cliché resolutions deal with getting in shape, quitting a bad habit, or trying something new in the next twelve months. However, the thing about these resolutions is that people never really follow through on them.
At Eaton High School, few of the teachers seem to buy into the whole “new year, new you” scene. Hilary Mackey makes a valid point by saying, “If there’s something to change about yourself, it’s silly to wait until the first day of the year to do it.” Although she participated in creating resolutions times before and did “fairly well,” she’s not riding the train this year.
Lori Selby, one the secretaries in the main office, did make an oath for 2012. “I want to stay in good health.” So far she thinks she’s not doing too bad, but admitted she could “be more physical and get movin’.”
On the “wow, resolutions are pointless” side, Tom Trotter said he did not create a resolution for this year. “Whatever the resolution is, it should be a daily thing to do. It seems like a senseless thing to do.” Although 2012 isn’t requiring a resolution for Trotter, he did say he participated in them when he was much younger.
Enough with the teachers’ opinions, it’s time for a hopeful student’s resolution. Paitton Heltenberg (13) decided to quit on soda. “Pop is bad for you and track is coming up.” Unfortunately, her soda-ban only lasted “like a week.” Samantha Muse (14) said her resolution was “trying not to bite my nails.” But so far, that resolution has been unsuccessful. Senior Luke Travis (12) hopes to not get a speeding ticket this year. “I got a really bad one last year. I went 68 mph in a 45.” Haley Morrell (13) created a silly, but arguably true pledge: “To not mess with perfection. There’s just no thinking involved.” So far she’s stayed adamant to that.
Sometimes the whole idea of making a resolution is an opportunity for humor and fun. They don’t always have to be so serious, but other times the New Year requires necessary change. The first of January shouldn’t have to be the only day when people strive for change so maybe break from the crowd and make a resolution to change something every day. That way every day can be a New Day.